Are Your Hangers Hurting Your Clothes? How to Choose the Right Types
You grab a t-shirt you haven't worn in a while off the hanger and pull it on, only to be confused at why it's fitting weirdly. Why is the neckline stretched out? What are these awkward bumps on the shoulders? Do hangers stretch t-shirts?
The answer is yes, they can, and unfortunately, you fell victim to choosing the wrong hanger for your t-shirt. The wrong type of hanger can cause permanent damage to your clothes. Choosing the right type of hanger for every item ensures their longevity and your continued satisfaction with its fit.
Hangers are ubiquitous in closets and by pairing the proper hanger to the right garment, you'll create a support system built to last. With the right type of hanger, you'll be able to prolong your wardrobe's life, giving your clothes a sturdy place to rest upon before being worn again.
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Evening Wear and Sweaters
When thinking about how to hang clothes on a hanger, one of the first things you should think about is weight. How heavy is the item you're trying to hang? The heavier the garment, the thicker and sturdier the hanger should be.
Wooden hangers are a great choice to support the weight of your knits, sweaters, formal dresses, and evening wear.
For men who have many suits, consider custom closet features that protect and house your expensive suits properly. Suit jackets and trousers need thicker, curved hangers with larger shoulder flares on the corners and a felted trouser bar underneath. Suit pieces should always stay together for ease of access and confirmed uniformity.
Padded hangers are also a great option for evening wear, special occasion outfits, or costumes. They add a sense of refinement, since the padding is usually covered with customizable options, like silk or satin, and they are much more weightbearing than other hangers. Additionally, the thick pads will allow for good support of shoulder pads or heavy fabric that rests on it.
Delicate Garments
Delicate garments made from lightweight fabric like silk, satin, or chiffon, can rest easily on flocked or velvet hangers. These hangers have a very low profile and their velvet top makes it non-slip, perfect for thin straps and slippery fabric.
Pants
The best overall hangers for pants are wooden hangers with a thick trouser bar underneath. Pants are typically made out of thicker fabric and they need a strong support to rest upon. The thicker bar resists wrinkles and keeps your pants looking fresh in and out of the closet.
An affordable and colorful alternative to wooden hangers are heavy duty tubular plastic hangers. These hangers are able to withstand a good amount of fabric weight and if made well, are smooth enough to resist thread pulls or snags.
T-shirts, Polos, and Blouses
The question of how to hang shirts without getting hanger marks is a common inquiry we receive. The answer is sloped hangers that are formed to fit the garment you're hanging.
Do hangers stretch t-shirts? With the wrong hanger, they often do. T-shirts, polos, and blouses have a tighter neckline that makes it hard to slip the hanger into and causes stretching when repeated over time. With a sloped hanger, the hanger is curved to conform to the shape of the shirt's shoulder — making it possible to slip the shirt on and off without any pulling or stretching.
If you were worried about how to hang shirts without getting hanger marks, avoid notches in your hangers at all costs. People often hang t-shirts on hangers with notches in them and this is a big mistake. After time, gravity will pull the fabric more and more, and these empty notches poke out at your shirt, creating unsightly bumps on your shirt's shoulder.
Tank Tops and Strappy Shirts
Notched hangers are great for tank tops, strappy shirts, and dresses. The notches allow for a dedicated spot for the strap to hang, ensuring that it is supported sturdily and won't slip over time. Tank tops and strappy shirts will typically thrive with any hanger that has a notch or divot.
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